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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,197.99 and 833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,197.99 and 833.40 is: 1,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,197.99 = 833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,197.99 = 833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,197.99 × 833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 998,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,404.87/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.04

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